The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 63

63 To a past and a future … 

Lyla 

It’s been a year and six months since that night … 

Everybody has a turning point – a point where they become stronger or suddenly take up a cape and become a hero .

Well , me … I wasn’t interested .

I wasn’t interested in becoming a hero for the people who mocked me , who shamed me for what I had no part in creating .

I mean , if I am going to sacrifice my life and my peace , it should be for people who are worth it right ? 

That night had defined me in ways I still struggle to grasp .

The dark memories had hovered in my mind like shadows , always present , though I had learned to push them away .

I didn’t allow myself to think about the horrors , the danger I had escaped or the truths I’d uncovered about myself .

After that chaos , I and Nanny had moved far from the life we once knew and started afresh .

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For months , I uld wake up in the middle of the night drenched in a cold sweat with my puls racing , trying to shake off the nightmares that seemed too real .

Simple things became a challenge for me walking alone after sunset , staying home without Nanny , even sleeping with the lights off .

But I had fought back , not with grand gestures of bravery but with small , everyday acts of normalcy .

No matter what the world expected of me , no matter the whispers of my lineage or my supposed destiny , I chose to be content being human .

I made up my mind to never ever take up any responsibility .

I never looked up the news reports about that night .

Never questioned Nanny about her real identity , never attempted to connect the dots that might have explained why 1 , of all people , had nearly married a 100 – year – old evil .

The only thing I was interested in these days was tackling my monthly heat while trying to be a 

normal adult .

Today , standing in front of my full – length mirror , adjusting my graduation cap on my head , my reflection stared back at me .

I was graduating from high school and it was a milestone I couldn’t 

ignore .

All I could see was a woman who had thrived despite the trauma , who had channelled all her energy into her studies , instead of chasing answers to a question I didn’t want to ask .

My phone chimed with a notification and for a brief moment , my heart leaped , hoping it might 

be him .

But it was just another congratulatory message from a classmate .

My fingers moved almost unconsciously to my chat history with Nathan , scrolling through two years of one – sided messages that had formed a digital shrine to a friendship that had vanished .

All the promises he made to me that night – now where was he ? 

63 To a past and a luture .

Two years of silence .

Two years of trying to understand what I’d done wrong .

The last message .

I’d sent him was three months ago : ‘ Remember when you said we’d always be friends ? I guess some promises are easier to break than keep .

‘ 

I sat on the edge of my bed , my graduation gown crinkling beneath me .

I thought about our last chat together , wondering what I might have done wrong .

But I was done … I’ve survived many things thrown at me , letting Nathan go was going to be easy peasy .

‘ Nathan .

I typed .

I’ve spent two years trying to understand what I did wrong .

Two years of wondering if somehow I’d hurt you without realizing it .

Today is my graduation and I wish you 

could be here .

But … ” 

I paused , trying to still my trembling hands .

If you didn’t want to be identified with someone like me , you could have just said so.

You didn’t have to ignore me .

I want you to know that I won’t bother you anymore .

I hope you replace happiness in whatever path you’ve chosen .

I read the message over again before hitting send .

Without giving myself time to reconsider , I pulled out the sim card from my phone , snapping it cleanly in half before dropping it into the small wastebasket beside my desk .

Nathan was my final tie to my past … I was done .

“ Lyla ! ” Nanny’s voice called me from downstairs , filled with excitement that had been building for weeks .

“ Are you ready sweetheart ? We’ll be late ! Let’s take some pictures before we go .

” 

Wiping my eyes quickly and adjusting my makeup , making my final adjustment to my graduation cap , I grabbed my simless phone .

“ Coming ! ” I called back as I took the stairs two at a time .

I saw Nanny waiting at the bottom , camera already in hand , eyes glistening with proud tears .

“ Oh , look at you , ” Nanny breathed , reaching out to straighten my gown .

“ My beautiful girl , all grown up and graduating with honours .

I’m so proud of you .

” 

My heart swelled with gratitude as I wrapped my arms around the woman who had been more than just a Nanny – who had been my constant , my saviour and my strength .

Despite everything we’ve been through , Nanny has never faltered .

She had held me together when I had been on the verge of falling apart and I would be forever grateful for that .

“ I wouldn’t have done it without you ,” I whispered .

dhing that 

“ Nonsense ! ” Nanny replied .

“ You did this all on your own .

You rose above everything that happened to focus on building your future instead of dwelling in the past .

I’m so proud of you , Lyla .

” 

I stared at the ceiling , blowing on my eyes .

“ Stop , Nan ! ” I chuckled shakily .

“ I don’t want to ruin my makeup .

” 

“ Now smile dear .

This is your day and we’re going to make it unforgettable .

” 

For the first time in a long time , I allowed myself to feel proud of how far I had come .

Despite the nain the heartache and the fear I had made it to this moment I had fought to reclaim mv 

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life and now, I was stepping into the next chapter with my head held high .

We took pictures in the garden Nanny had planted when we moved here .

It was a symbol of our fresh start .

I posed with my cap and gown against the backdrop of blooming roses and swaying lavender .

Their sweet scent was a reminder that beauty could grow from any soil , given 

time .

enough care and 

“ One more ! ” Nanny insisted , her eyes shining with joy as she adjusted the camera angle .

“ Give me your biggest smile ! ” 

After a few more pictures , we headed out to the school .

As I watched the city pass by outside my window .

Somewhere out there , Nathan was living his life , perhaps , carrying secrets I would never understand .

But that was okay .

I had my own life to live , my own story to write and it would be wonderfully , beautifully normal .

“ We should go for a vacation after your ceremony today .

Maybe two days from today .

Choose any place you’d like to see , consider it a graduation gift .

” 

I turned to Nanny , my brows arching in surprise .

“ You don’t just travel for a vacation .

You have to plan for months , hotel , and flight bookings .

That sort of thing .

” 

“ When did we ever do things according to the books eh ?” she laughed heartily .

“ This is the only time you’d enjoy being free .

You’re starting work in two weeks and college at the beginning of summer … I bet you , there’ll be no time to do something as simple as driving and feeling the wind in your hair .

We might never get to spend time together , ever .

“ You talk as if you’ve been a student once ! ” I teased her .

“ C’mon , Nan … you’re making a big fuss out of nothing .

College is a train ride from home and I promise I’ll visit every weekend .

I wish there was another way … you know I always wanted to stay with you .

” 

She gave me a side glance .

“ Bloody liar ! ” she said chuckling .

“ If you wanted to say with me that bad , why didn’t you choose the colleges in our beautiful city ” 

* And let you insist on coming to pick me up every day after lectures ? Not a chance ! ” 

The truth is , I got a job .

Recently , these humans discovered I could draw anything – ‘ Bring to life ” as they call it .

Which is surprising because it was a fun sport back at Blue Ridge .

I and Nathan would spend weekends on top of bare mountains trying to capture the sky with charcoal .

Anyway , I got a job as a children’s book illustrator .

Aside from its wonderful remunerations , I had a lot of flexibility to work and school , without feeling exhausted .

When we arrived at the school , I took a deep breath , stepping out of the car .

The compound was filled with people dressed in our graduation caps and gowns .

Nanny squeezed my hand giving me a reassuring smile .

“ Go get your diploma girl , ” she whispered , her voice filled with pride .

“ You’ve earned it .

” 

As the graduation caps filled the morning air , a while later , making endings and beginnings , mine flew among them , taking with it the last of what had been , making space for what would be .

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rules and live fully in the light of the day , leaving behind the shadows of my past where they 

belonged … 

Behind me .